Calculate Your Zakat (USA)
Zakat Calculator USA - An online Islamic tool for calculating Zakat accurately. Built for Muslims in the United States to easily determine their Zakat obligation on wealth, savings, gold, and silver according to modern financial standards. Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and represents 2.5% of your wealth above the Nisab threshold. Use this calculator to determine your Zakat obligation based on your comprehensive net assets.
Current Nisab Value - $$10,034 Based on 3 troy ounces of gold
$10,034
Based on 3 troy ounces of gold
What is Zakat?
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, representing a form of almsgiving and religious tax. It is calculated as 2.5% of a Muslim's total savings and wealth above a minimum amount known as Nisab.
What is Nisab?
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must have before they are obligated to pay Zakat. It is equivalent to the value of 3 ounces of gold or 21 ounces of silver.
When is Zakat Due?
Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim's wealth reaches the Nisab threshold and has been held for a full lunar year (Hawl). It must be paid annually.